John Steele Zink Foundation
EIN 237246964Total Given 2017–2024
$16.3M
273 grants · $2.0M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $5K–$40K
grant size
61%
deep partner · 52/85 multi-year
repeat
$66.0M
Assets (2024)
85
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
TAMERA SHEAFFER
Phone
(918) 293-7566
Deadlines
WRITTEN - ANY TIME. VERBAL - PRESENTED TO BRD OF TRUSTEES
How to Apply
REQUESTS MAY BE VERBAL OR WRITTEN AND SHOULD INCLUDE THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST.
Restrictions
ONLY ORGANIZATIONS ENTITLED TO EXEMPTION UNDER IRS SEC. 501(C)(3) AND THOSE QUALIFYING AS PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER OKLAHOMA LAW.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $2.1M | $47.8M | $1.5M | 47 |
| 2018 | $2.3M | $45.9M | $1.9M | 48 |
| 2020 | $2.4M | $48.1M | $2.5M | 38 |
| 2021 | $1.9M | $65.0M | $2.7M | 33 |
| 2022 | $2.7M | $49.3M | $4.3M | 39 |
| 2023 | $2.7M | $45.6M | $8.6M | 27 |
| 2024 | $2.3M | $66.0M | $5.3M | 41 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 273 grants on record
Minimum
$750
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$15K
Average
$60K
75th Pctl
$40K
Maximum
$1.2M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.4% of US grants
· Rank #7 of 7 states
$25K across
1 grant
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Taylor
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (273 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | $1,210,000 | RESTRICTED: ZINK FUND,OSU POSSE, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SAE BAJA TEAM, SAE FORMULA RACING TEAM, ZINK CENTER FOR... | 2023 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | $895,000 | RESTRICTED: ZINK FUND,OSU POSSE, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SAE BAJA TEAM, SAE FORMULA RACING TEAM, ZINK CENTER FOR... | 2022 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc Bsa | Tulsa, OK | $831,000 | RESTRICTED: Z-BASE CAMPAIGN, TROOP 153, GRAVES ENDOWMENT: $721,000UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATING $ 110,000 | 2020 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | $650,000 | RESTRICTED: ZINK FUND,OSU POSSE, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SAE BAJA TEAM, SAE FORMULA RACING TEAM, ZINK CENTER FOR... | 2020 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc Bsa | Tulsa, OK | $599,500 | RESTRICTED: Z-BASE CAMPAIGN & LODGE IMPROVEMENTSUNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | $560,000 | RESTRICTED: ZINK FUND,OSU POSSE, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SAE BAJA TEAM, SAE FORMULA RACING TEAM, ZINK CENTER FOR... | 2021 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc Bsa | Tulsa, OK | $530,000 | RESTRICTED: Z-BASE CAMPAIGN & LODGE IMPROVEMENTSUNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATING | 2017 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | $500,000 | Zink Center for Competitive Innovation & Leadership | 2024 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc Bsa | Tulsa, OK | $431,000 | RESTRICTED: Z-BASE CAMPAIGN, TROOP 153, GRAVES ENDOWMENT: $321,000UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATING $ 110,000 | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | $430,000 | RESTRICTED:JULIETTE LOW LEADERSHIP SOCIETY, UPGRADES TO TALLCHIEF & SWANNIEUNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2017 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | $370,000 | RESTRICTED:JULIETTE LOW LEADERSHIP SOCIETY, UPGRADES TO TALLCHIEF & SWANNIEUNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2018 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc BSA | Tulsa, OK | $340,000 | Restricted National BSA Pillars of Scouting | 2024 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc Bsa | Tulsa, OK | $336,000 | RESTRICTED: Z-BASE CAMPAIGN, TROOP 153, GRAVES ENDOWMENT: $321,000UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATING $ 110,000 | 2023 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | $331,000 | UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | $315,000 | RESTRICTED: ELEPHANT EXHIBT $300,000 UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATIONS $15,000 | 2022 |
| Indian Nations Council Inc Bsa | Tulsa, OK | $306,000 | RESTRICTED: Z-BASE CAMPAIGN, TROOP 153, : $206,000UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATING $ 100,000 | 2022 |
| Tulsa Zoo Management Inc | Tulsa, OK | $300,000 | Unrestricted General Operations | 2024 |
| Tulsa Gathering Place | Tulsa, OK | $300,000 | Restricted: 9th and 10th installments | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | $290,000 | RESTRICTED:JULIETTE LOW LEADERSHIP SOCIETY AND CAMP TALLCHIEF $110,000 UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATIONS $60,000 | 2023 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | $265,000 | RESTRICTED: ZINK FUND,OSU POSSE, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SAE BAJA TEAM, SAE FORMULA RACING TEAM, ZINK CENTER FOR... | 2017 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundatio | Stillwater, OK | $250,000 | RESTRICTED: ZINK FUND,OSU POSSE, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, SAE BAJA TEAM, SAE FORMULA RACING TEAM, ZINK CENTER FOR... | 2018 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | $200,000 | Zink Fund | 2024 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | $185,000 | RESTRICTED:CAMP TALLCHIEF $100,000 UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATIONS $85,000 | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma | Tulsa, OK | $170,000 | RESTRICTED:JULIETTE LOW LEADERSHIP SOCIETY AND CAMP TALLCHIEF $110,000 UNRESTRICTED: GENERAL OPERATIONS $60,000 | 2021 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | Tulsa, OK | $150,000 | RESTRICTED: A GATHERING PLACE FOR TULSA FUND | 2020 |